Can a 9 year old get cradle cap?

Can older children, teenagers and adults get cradle cap? Yes, although in older children, teenagers and adults it is generally not known as cradle cap, but is instead called seborrheic dermatitis or seborrhea. Dandruff of the scalp is a mild form of seborrheic dermatitis commonly found in teenagers and adults.

How do you treat cradle cap in a 9 year old?

Home remedies listed below can help you control cradle cap.

  1. Gently rub your baby’s scalp with your fingers or a washcloth to loosen the crust.
  2. Wash his or her hair once a day with mild baby shampoo.
  3. If the patches do not loosen easily, rub petroleum jelly or a few drops of mineral oil on the scalp.

Why does my 9 year old have dandruff?

Stress, cold and dry weather, and mild allergies to some hair and scalp products can make dandruff worse. Dandruff isn’t contagious. Dandruff is very common in children, teenagers and adults. You’re more likely to see dandruff once your child reaches puberty, because this is when the oil glands become more active.

Does poor hygiene cause cradle cap?

The exact cause of cradle cap is not known. Doctors think the condition is due to oil glands in the baby’s scalp producing too much oil. Cradle cap is not spread from person to person (contagious). It is also not caused by poor hygiene.

How does Vaseline get rid of cradle cap?

If the scales don’t loosen easily, rub petroleum jelly or a few drops of mineral oil onto your baby’s scalp. Let it soak into the scales for a few minutes, or hours if needed. Then brush and shampoo your baby’s hair as usual. If you leave the oil in your baby’s hair, the cradle cap may get worse.

Can dandruff be caused by puberty?

Hormone levels are high during teen years, which causes more oil production. This may be why dandruff usually begins around puberty.

How can I help my 10 year old with dandruff?

In most cases, over-the-counter dandruff shampoo can control dandruff. Check the labels for these common “active ingredients”: selenium sulfide 1% shampoo (such as Selsun Blue®, or a store brand) zinc pyrithione shampoo (such as Head & Shoulders®, Zincon®, DHS zinc®, or a store brand)

Is cradle cap a fungal infection?

It is not clear what causes cradle cap, but it is not caused by allergy, bacterial infection, or bad hygiene. It may stem from overactive sebaceous glands, a fungal infection, or both. The sebaceous glands are found in the skin and produce an oil-like substance, known as sebum.

Should you brush cradle cap?

Gently brushing your baby’s scalp is a good way to move some flakes off their head, but be careful not to pick or scrape at the flakes. You can find special brushes made just for cradle cap. Sometimes hospitals send you home with a brush following delivery of your baby. A new toothbrush with gentle bristles also works.